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Paul McCartney (bass guitar, vocals)

Paul McCartney (bass guitar, vocals). John Lennon (rhythm guitar, vocals). George Harrison (lead guitar, vocals). Ringo Starr (drums, vocals). General Information. THE BEATLES. 4 Members – John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr 1960 -1970 Genres: Rock and Pop

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Paul McCartney (bass guitar, vocals)

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  1. Paul McCartney (bass guitar, vocals) John Lennon (rhythm guitar, vocals) George Harrison (lead guitar, vocals) Ringo Starr (drums, vocals)

  2. General Information

  3. THE BEATLES • 4 Members – John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr • 1960 -1970 • Genres: Rock and Pop • One of the most commercially successful groups • Immensely popular

  4. THE BEATLES • John Lennon – Assassinated in 1980 • George Harrison – Died of cancer in 2001 • Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr remain active till now

  5. Group Formation • 16-year-old singer and guitarist, John Lennon, formed a skiffle group “The Quarrymen” with Liverpool school friends (1957) • 15-year-old Paul McCartney joined Lennon’s band as guitarist after meeting in July (1957) • McCartney invited 14-year-old George Harrison into the band as lead guitarist (1958)

  6. John Lennon • John Lennon was born on October 9, 1940. John Lennon got his first guitar when he was a teenager he also taught himself to play. When he was 13 he started his own band with George Harrison and Paul McCartney. Lennon’s band kept changing its name and the name, “The Beatles” stayed. He was assassinated in 1980.

  7. Paul McCartney • Paul was born on June 18, 1942. He learned how to play the piano and the guitar. He grew up in a traditional north of England working-class society, located in Liverpool.

  8. George Harrison • Born into a working-class family in Liverpool, in 1943 in George Harrison attended Dovedale Primary School, 3 years behind John Lennon. He met Paul McCartney during his schooling years and then joined The Beatles in 1958.

  9. Ringo Starr • Born in 1940 in Liverpool, England. His actual name is Richard Starkey. Ringo Starr is actually his stage name. Was the replacement for former drummer of The Beatles, Pete Best.

  10. Musical Style • Rock and Roll • Pop Music • Influences: Elvis Presley, Little Richard • Musical style – mixture of rock, pop and folk • Experimentation with different musical styles like baroque, folk, classical and others

  11. Musical Influences

  12. Breakdown of Songs: Hey Jude • Paul McCartney – lead vocal, piano, bass guitar • George Harrison – backing vocal, lead guitar • John Lennon – backing vocal, acoustic guitar • Ringo Starr – backing vocal, drums, tambourine Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDdI7GhZSQA

  13. Breakdown of Songs: Hey Jude • Paul McCartney wrote this as "Hey Jules," a song meant to comfort John Lennon's 5-year-old son Julian as his parents were getting a divorce. • “Hey Jude, don't make it bad” - don't make the separation harder than it has to be. • “Remember to let her into your heart, then you can start to make it better"-accept Yoko, you may start to feel better. (Yoko was the second wife of John Lennon)

  14. Breakdown of Songs: Hey Jude • “And any time you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain, don't carry the world upon your shoulders"- Don’t put the pressure onto yourself, the divorce isn't your fault. • “So let it out and let it in, hey Jude, begin, you're waiting for someone to perform with” and “Don't you know that it's just you, hey Jude, you'll do, the movement you need is on your shoulder” - let your feelings out, and try to welcome Yoko.

  15. Thank You!!

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